Chemistry-Periodic Trends

NEET Chemistry Periodic Trends MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11

Which of the following elements is expected to have the highest ionization enthalpy, considering periodic trends?

A

Boron (B)

B

Carbon (C)

C

Nitrogen (N)

D

Oxygen (O)

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

According to the periodic trend, ionization enthalpy increases across a period from left to right. Despite this, nitrogen has a half-filled p subshell, making it more stable and having a higher ionization enthalpy than oxygen.

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